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Tal-y-Bont Beach is a west-facing storm beach that is typically featureless and shallow, with a few patches of shingle and slightly deeper gullies towards low water. The beach is situated between the town of Barmouth and the relative wilderness of Morfa Dyffryn beach. It is a pristine sandy beach backed by sand dunes and a couple of caravan parks.
The Morfa Dyffryn Site of Special Scientific Interest is located just to the north of the bathing area. The dunes here make up a section of the system that extends beyond Morfa Dyffryn, which have been designated as a spot of Special Scientific Interest due to being one of the most adaptable ecosystems in the UK. The dunes are home to a variety of animal and plant life, including orchids, sharp sea rush, ringed plover, and cormorants.
The beach offers spectacular views along the Gwynedd coast both to the north and south. Fishing is popular here, with the waters around Tal-y-Bont teeming with various species including plaice, flounders, bass, and dogfish. The beach is also a good spot for surfing when the conditions are right.
To get to the beach, you can either walk from the scenic village of Tal-y-Bont, with its railway station, or cycle via the National Cycle Route 8 that runs close by. The beach is serviced by campsites and is a popular tourist and residential beach.
Bay Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 84% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
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| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
The tide at Tal-y-bont Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:11 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:14 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Slipway
Free car parking for 200 vehicles is available with disabled spaces.
Dogs not allowed April 1st to September 30th.
Beach is cleaned daily manually and mechanically by the council.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
just over a mile northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles south as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 10 miles north as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 12 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 13 miles south as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road or 19 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 16 miles south as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road or 25 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 17 miles west as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 17 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 17 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 17 miles south as the seagull flies, around 44 miles by road or 34 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Tal-y-bont
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SH579212
Coordinates: 52°46'10"N 4°6'25"W
Mapcode: GBR 5Q.YJT5
What 3 Words: fortunes.anyway.rucksack
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Wales
Local Authority: Gwynedd
Parish: Dyffryn Ardudwy
Nearest postcode: LL43 2BF
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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